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AR HB1608
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Rose
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 13-4-204(a) to require that documents over 50 years old must be both handwritten and determined to have historical value by the Arkansas State Archives before destruction is prohibited (previously the conditions were connected by "or")
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Amends Arkansas Code § 13-4-301(b)(1) to require consultation and approval from the Arkansas State Archives before destroying handwritten county records over 50 years old that have been transferred to other media
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Strengthens preservation requirements by changing from consultation-only to mandatory approval for destruction of historical handwritten records
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Approved March 18, 2025 as Act 319 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Management Of Public Records And Archives; And To Require Approval Of The Arkansas State Archives Prior To The Destruction Of Certain Documents.
Last Action
Notification that HB1608 is now Act 319
3/18/2025